Issouf Macalou

Issouf Macalou is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga I club Universitatea Cluj.

Career

Macalou began his senior career with the youth academy of Sochaux, before playing for Louhans-Cuiseaux and GOAL FC. On 25 January 2021, Macalou signed a three-year contract with Valenciennes. He made his professional debut with Valenciennes in a 1–0 Ligue 2 win over USL Dunkerque on 30 January 2021.
On 23 July 2021, he moved to Le Mans on loan.
On 7 July 2022, Macalou signed with Red Star. Valenciennes announced that the transfer is a season-long loan with an option to buy.
On 21 January 2025, Macalou moved to Universitatea Cluj in Romania.